Status:
COMPLETED
Weight Loss and Exercise in Physically Limited Obese Elderly Subjects
Lead Sponsor:
Washington University School of Medicine
Conditions:
Obesity
Frailty
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-85 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The overall purpose of this research is to determine the effect of weight loss and physical training on quality of life, physical function, metabolism, bone strength, body fat and muscle mass.
Detailed Description
Obesity causes serious medical complications and impairs quality of life. Moreover, in elderly persons, obesity can lead to frailty because of decreased strength, joint function, balance and mobility ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Obese (BMI 30 or greater) elderly (age 65 years or older) Frailty
Exclusion
- Major chronic disease or any condition that would interfere with exercise or dietary restriction, in which exercise or dietary restriction are contraindicated, or that would interfere with interpretation of results. Examples include cardiopulmonary disease, unstable disease, severe orthopedic or neuromuscular impairments, dementia, history of malignancy during the past 5 yr, current use of bone acting drugs.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
December 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00146133
Start Date
January 1 2003
End Date
December 1 2004
Last Update
May 3 2006
Active Locations (1)
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63108